Classrooms

Seedling (12 months by August 1st)
​(select 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week)

Classroom Ratio
8 students: 2 teachers (raises to 10:2 when walking)

Our youngest learners will enter a world of wonder as they interact with the environment around them through their five senses. Touch, taste, sound, sight and smell bring the world into perspective for your child. During this time we focus on supporting your child's natural curiosity and physical development as they move from crawling, to standing and to walking! Schema play is incorporated into our daily activities nurturing each stage of your child's development. 

Seedling Blog:  https://seedlingclass.blogspot.com/​

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Olive (18 months by August 1st)
​(select 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week)

Classroom Ratio
10 students: 2 teachers

In the Olive classroom,  children will gain new perspective as they explore the world from a new vantage point.! Independence, self-confidence, curiosity and discovery are nurtured daily as your child interacts in various learning environments created to promote problem solving, critical thinking, community building and further development of gross and fine motor skills. With a maximum group size of 10 children, you can rest assured that your child will receive plenty of love and support as they begin to develop his/her/their own identity. 

Olive Blog: https://oliveclassroom.blogspot.com/

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Orange (30 months by August 1st)
​(select 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week)

Classroom Ratio
12 students: 2 teachers

The Olive classroom is a room full of excitement and opportunity for your toddler child. Nurturing a strong sense of self and independence in our little ones is key for this age group. Children will engage in various play opportunities centered around skill building, vocabulary development, appropriate risk taking and social-emotional development. The classroom environment is set up for accessibility allowing children the opportunity to independently meet their own needs and begin mastery over routine activities. Our Judaic curriculum takes on new life as the children are introduced to morning tefillah and parsha (Torah studies.)
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Orange Blog: ​https://theorangeclassroom.blogspot.com/

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Almond (36 months by August 1st)
​(select 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week)

Classroom Ratio
14 students: 2 teachers

Our friends in the Almond room are our newly 3 year olds, and are ready for more! Socialization, social-emotional skills, self regulation and self-help skills are the focal point of this year for your child. Pre-academic activities focusing on early writing, colors and shapes are woven into daily explorations as your child develops his/her vocabulary and memory skills.
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Almond Blog:  https://thealmondclassroom.blogspot.com/​

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Fig (42 months old by August 1st)
(select  3, 4 or 5 days a week)

Classroom Ratio
16 students: 2 teachers

Children who are age 3.5 by August 1st, join our Fig classroom for the 2024-2025 school year. Our classroom activities foster self-regulation, decision making, and self autonomy. Your child will begin to explore the foundations for academic success through a play-based curriculum supporting your child’s natural discovery of shapes, letters, numbers and the development of socialization skills needed for our pre-K program.
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​Fig Blog: https://funwithfig2324.blogspot.com/

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Oak (4 years old and potty trained by August 1st)
(5 day a week program)

Classroom Ratio
16 students: 2 teachers

The Oak classroom is centered on social interaction and is a pivotal year in your child’s development. Your child will begin to explore the foundations for academic success through a play-based curriculum supporting your child’s natural discovery of shapes, letters, numbers and the development of socialization skills.  It is here that we nurture kindergarten readiness, solidifying the foundations of academic readiness through the use of Get Set for School (Handwriting Without Tears) and Math Their Way. Your child's year is filled with activities focused on social interaction, cooperation, and community building. Phonemic awareness, learning capital letters, illustrating and dictating stories, and practicing a wide range of math skills are daily themes as your child prepares for the rigors of full-day Kindergarten. 
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​Oak Blog: ganon1234.blogspot.com/

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Aftercare (3:20-6PM)

In our Aftercare program, children come together in mixed age group classrooms to continue free exploration of the various learning centers and outdoor spaces utilized throughout the day.  ​​*space is limited

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Judaic and Hebrew Studies

Reggio inspiration is found not only within the general studies curriculum, but also in the Judaic and Hebrew studies. Your child will learn traditions, Jewish values, and Hebrew vocabulary through play-based explorations. Torah stories, holidays, prayers, and weekly Shabbat are explored through role playing, storytelling, art, and music. On Fridays, the children will bake challah to take home and to share during their class Shabbat party. Additionally, children in classrooms Olive through Oak will learn alongside Chana Grossbaum learning tefillah and parsha (Torah stories) throughout the week. 

Students enjoy a Shabbat celebration each Friday

For Rosh Hashanah, students visit the apple market to purchase apples for a sweet and healthy new year!

The Olive students singing with Chana Grossbaum.

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Specials and After School Enrichment

At Giving Tree Early Learning your child will participate in a wide variety of “specials” classes and outdoor activities. Seedlings through Almond aged children begin with gym once a week as well as visits from the Indianapolis Public Library and PJ Library once a month. Children in the Cedar and Oak classrooms also enjoy formal art and music instruction each week and are eligible to participate in our school enrichment programming. All children regardless of age will also become avid gardeners in the Outdoor Classroom, enjoy STEAM based opportunities in our Light Studio and "the Grove," and engage in creative expression in our Art Atelier.

After school enrichment programming varies by semester and is available for children as young as 3 years old. Options may include Jumpbunch, Silly Hearts Yoga, Handwriting Club, Figure of Speech, Dance, Nature Explorers, Tae Kwon Do, Chess, Pottery with Broadripple Mobile Arts and Music.